Uranium sector ‘scrambling’ to fill supply gap
The price of uranium will hit triple-digits for the first time since 2007 as nations weaning off oil and seeking energy security deplete nuclear fuel supplies, the world’s largest investment…
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Li-FT Power aims at first Yellowknife lithium resource in 2024
Li-FT Power (TSXV: LIFT; US-OTC: LIFFF) plans to publish an initial resource by the third quarter next year for its Yellowknife hard rock lithium project in the Northwest Territories, CEO…
CanAlaska rides uranium wave, ups financing to $12M
In another sign of the uranium revival, junior explorer CanAlaska Uranium (TSXV: CVV; US-OTC: CVVUF) has increased its fundraising plans to $12 million, up from the $7.5 million announced only yesterday. …
Azimut posts first resource for Patwon gold zone in Quebec
Azimut Exploration (TSXV: AZM; US-OTC: AZMTF) has released an initial resource for the Patwon gold zone at its Elmer property in Quebec totalling over 800,000 oz. contained gold. Indicated resources…
VIDEO: Where battery technology is going – and what it means for miners
Battery technology used in electric vehicles is quickly evolving, and the direction it goes will have implications for the mining sector. At the recent Precious Metals Summit Zurich + Energy…
Canada uncorks $1.5B critical minerals fund
The Canadian government is looking for critical mineral projects to back with a $1.5 billion fund. The Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund is organized to support clean energy and electrification projects…
TNM Drill Down: Amex Exploration reports the week’s top gold assays
Our TNM Drill Down features highlights of the top gold assays of the past week (Nov. 10-17). Drill holes are ranked by gold grade x width, as identified by data…
Ucore gets $4.3M federal grant for REE demo plant in Ontario
Ucore Rare Metals (TSXV: UCU; US-OTC: UURAF) has received a $4.3-million grant from the federal government to demonstrate its Rapid SX rare earth element (REE) separation technology capabilities. The plant…
First Quantum to halt Panama mine this week if blockade goes on
First Quantum Minerals (TSX: FM) warned on Monday it would have to suspend operations at its controversial Cobre Panama copper mine, if an ongoing port blockade continues to impede the…
YMP Scholarship Fund to announce 2023 winners this month
The 2023 Young Mining Professionals Scholarship Fund (YMPSF) has awarded a total of $210,000 to students pursuing mining-related programs at post-secondary institutions across Canada. While the scholarships are invaluable…
National security-driven policy decisions to recast critical minerals space in 2024
While governments around the world are beginning to understand the strategic importance of critical minerals, miners may struggle in 2024 to position themselves to benefit as states battle for control…
Vale’s Indonesia equity sale paves the way for billions in investment
A Canadian unit of Vale Base Metals, Vale’s (NYSE: VALE) copper and nickel spinoff, has agreed to sell a 14% stake in Vale Indonesia (PT Vale) to align with Indonesian…